Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Clerk, confirm whether we have quorum. Serjeant-at-Arms, kindly ring the Quorum Bell for five minutes. We do have quorum now. Please call out the first Order.

[(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker)]

[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Wednesday, 12th February, 2025– Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statement of Nakuru City for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor General on Financial Statement of the County Executive of Nakuru for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial St…

Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statement of the County Government of Nakuru – County Revenue Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor-General on Financial Statement of the Receiver of Revenue – Revenue Statements – County Government of Nakuru for the year ended 30th June,

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Report of the Auditor General on Financial Statement of the Kajiado County Climate Change Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2024. Report of the Auditor General on Financial Statement of the Kajiado County Referral Level 4 Hospital – County Government of Kajiado for the year ended 30th June,

Thank you, hon. Senator. Next Order. I call upon the Chair, Standing Committee on Energy, Sen. Wamatinga, to present a Notice of Motion of the Committee.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice on the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its inquiry into the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) explosion in Mradi Area, Embakasi, Nairobi City County, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 8th August, 2024.

Next is the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. Sen. Murgor or any Member of that Committee.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on an inquiry into the plight of workers in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties, laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024.

Next is the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations. Sen. Chute.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is a report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into personal security concerns raised by hon. Philomena Kapkory, Deputy Governor, Trans Nzoia County. I beg to give notice of the following Motion-

THAT the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into the allegations on personal security concerns raised by hon. Philomena Kapkory, the Deputy Governor of Trans Nzoia County laid on the Table of the Senate on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024.

There is a second Notice of Motion from the same Committee.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is the Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into the state of markets in Vihiga and Bungoma counties, arising from a statement sought by Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP and Sen. David Wafula Wakoli, MP. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts Reports of the Standing Committee on…

Next is the Chairperson, Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration. Sen. Chute to give notice.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. This is a progress report on the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration into an inquiry on the diversity and inclusivity in the staff composition of state agencies in Kenya. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts Progress Report of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Op…

Next is the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy, Sen. Wahome Wamatinga.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, AWARE THAT on 29th March 2021, a presidential taskforce was formed to review power purchase agreements between the Government and Independent Power Producers, during which a moratorium was imposed on Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) , preventing KPLC from signing new agreements or renewing existing ones with Indep…

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Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health, you may proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to give Notice to the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Health on the inspection tour of health facilities in West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, and Turkana Counties, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 5th December,

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to give Notice to the following Motion – THAT, the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Health on the County Oversight and Networking Engagements to Taita Taveta, Mombasa and Kwale Counties, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 5th December,

Next Order.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the reported landing of a red-hot

metal debris believed to be a separation ring from a rocket or a suspected spacecraft in Mukuku Village, Makueni County on 30th December, 2024. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Senator for Marsabit County, Sen. Mohamed Chute, you may proceed.

Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the management, leasing and eviction of tenants of Kenya Railway properties with a particular focus on properties located on Kitui Road in Nairobi Industrial Area. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Senator for Embu County, Sen. Alexander Mundigi.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and National Resources regarding the dangers posed by the use of asbestos roofing in various schools in Embu County. On 28th August, 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry directed the National Environment Manage…

The Senator Nairobi City County, Sen. Edwin Sifuna, you may proceed.

Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the poor working conditions and lack of essential equipment and kits for Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Nairobi City County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Senator for Kisii County, Sen. Richard Onyonka, proceed.

Thank you. The first. I beg to give notice of the following Motion- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 13th October, 2022 constituting Select Committees, the Senate resolves pursuant to Standing Orders No. 191 (2) (d) and 199, to approve the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in the Procedure and Rules Committee, in addition to Senators …

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, given that we will do four Motions on these approvals, it is important to hear the thought of Members. My apologies. Let me first move the Motion then I will share my thoughts. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move-

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, given that we will do four Motions on these approvals, it is important to hear the thought of Members. My apologies. Let me first move the Motion then I will share my thoughts. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move-

THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 13th October, 2022 constituting Select Committees, the Senate resolves pursuant to Standing Order Nos. 191(2)(d) and 199, to approve the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in the Procedure and Rules Committee, in addition to Senators specified in Standing Order No. 191(2)(a), (b) and (c)-

Hon. Senators, I will propose the question. There being no Senator wishing to contribute, and as requested by the Senate Majority Leader, I will proceed to put the question. Let us go to the next Order.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 13th October, 2022 constituting Select Committees, the Senate resolves Pursuant to Section 15 (1) (b) (ii) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, and Standing Order No.199, to approve the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in the Committee on Powers an…

My apologies Senators, I been sitting on this Chair for long. It has been a long day for me. Clerk, confirm that we have quorum. Hon. Senators, I confirm that we do have quorum. Next Order.

Hon. Senators, I will propose the question.

[(Question proposed)]

[(Question put and agreed to)]

My apologies Senators, I been sitting on this Chair for long. It has been a long day for me. Clerk, confirm that we have quorum. Hon. Senators, I confirm that we do have quorum. Next Order.

The Senate Majority Leader.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on the 13th October, 2022, constituting the select committees, the Senate resolves that pursuant to Standing Orders No. 199 and 228, the Fourth Schedule to the Standing Orders, to approve the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in the Standing Committees of the Sena…

Proceed Sen. Stewart Madzayo.

Hon. Members, I am noticing that there are Members who are keen to contribute to this Motion.

[(The Senate Majority Leader consulted with the Temporary Speaker)]

Very well. By consensus, I will put the question. Thank you, hon. Members. Having agreed with the Members, I will proceed to put the question.

[(Applause)]

Hon. Senators, I now propose the Question.

[(Question proposed)]

Senate Majority Leader, proceed to move.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to move- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order Nos.193, 194, 195 and 199 the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in Select Committees of the Senate as follows –

[(Applause)]

Senate Majority Leader, proceed to move.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to move- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order Nos.193, 194, 195 and 199 the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in Select Committees of the Senate as follows –

Sen. Madzayo? The Senate Minority Leader (

Asante Mstahiki Spika wa Muda. Naanza kwa kuunga mkono wale wote waliochaguliwa hapa katika hizi Kamati zote tatu. Kamati hizi ni nguzo ya Seneti kwasababu ni Kamati ambazo ziko na majukumu ya hali ya juu hususan mambo ya utekelezaji wa pesa na matumizi na pia kuchunguza kama hizo pesa tunazopeleka mashinani zinatumika vyema. Kwa hivyo, tukiwa tunajidai na hizi Kamati, ni kwamba tuko na imani ya k…

Order, Hon. Senators. We are rearranging the Order Paper, so that we call out Order No.14. Clerk, call out Order No.14.